Pediatric endocrinology

ENDO-ERN expert opinion: addressing the endocrine needs in considering genital surgery in disorders/differences in sex development individuals in Europe

Eur J EndocrinolPublished Expert opinion

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Defer nonurgent surgeries with irreversible effects until the individual can provide informed consent whenever possible

  2. Strengthen support systems for families

  3. Promote a standardized European framework that respects human rights, with clearly defined quality indicators and multidisciplinary care

  4. Shift toward patient-centered care that prioritizes the rights and well-being of individuals with differences in sex development (DSD) conditions, particularly infants and children

Original publication

ENDO-ERN expert opinion: addressing the endocrine needs in considering genital surgery in disorders/differences in sex development individuals in Europe. Eur J Endocrinol. Published 16 January 2026. doi:10.1093/ejendo/lvag009

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